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Mr Shahzad Raja

Verified Cardiothoracic Surgery London

Mr Shahzad Raja

2 years of experience 5.0 (26 verified reviews)

8,530+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Shahzad Raja at a glance

Mr Shahzad Raja is a Cardiothoracic Surgery practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 30+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2021). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr. Shahzad Raja is a Consultant Cardiac Surgeon at Harefield Hospital, where he provides care for both private and NHS patients. He obtained his medical degree from King Edward Medical University in Lahore, Pakistan, in 1996. Following his graduation, he moved to the UK to pursue advanced training in cardiothoracic surgery at Glasgow University Hospitals and Harefield Hospital, focusing particularly on myocardial revascularisation and aortovascular surgery.
In 2012, Mr. Raja was appointed as a consultant cardiac surgeon at Harefield Hospital. His practice encompasses general adult cardiac surgery with a specialisation in surgical myocardial revascularisation, aortic valve procedures, and aortovascular surgery. He is renowned for performing a high volume of coronary artery bypass surgeries at the Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust. Additionally, Mr. Raja is skilled in minimal access aortic valve surgery, arterial revascularisation, endoscopic vein harvesting, keyhole heart surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI).
Mr. Raja’s background includes roles at Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital in London and various hospitals across Glasgow, Liverpool, Cardiff, and Pakistan. He is also committed to medical education and research. Mr. Raja is involved in the TAVI program at Harefield Hospital and has an active role in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students. His contributions to the field are further demonstrated by his extensive publications in peer-reviewed medical journals. He serves as an associate editor for the Journal of Thoracic Disease, an assistant editor for the International Journal of Surgery, and is a member of the editorial boards for several other medical journals, including the World Journal of Methodology, World Journal of Cardiology, Recent Patents on Cardiovascular Drug Discovery, and the Open Access Journal of Science & Technology.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Mr Shahzad Raja

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, London (GB)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Cardiothoracic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-729789 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery
#EB-68EF37A3 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,683
Annual physical exam 99395 1,021
Vaccination administration 90471 429
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,546

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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Shahzad Raja in consultation
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Shahzad Raja at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 129s
Meet Shahzad Raja

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 15

  1. Long-term follow-up of Cardiothoracic Surgery across GB
    Shahzad Raja, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5845/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30450602 · cited by 91
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Shahzad Raja, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9512/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35117966 · cited by 145
  3. Long-term follow-up of Cardiothoracic Surgery across GB
    Shahzad Raja, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3304/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39066992 · cited by 111
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Shahzad Raja, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9867/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 34113711 · cited by 141

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Cardiothoracic Surgery European Annual Congress (Cardiothoracic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Cardiothoracic Surgery — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a cardiothoracic surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.shahzad.raja@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

26 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
26 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

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Cardiothoracic Surgery

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